Window-screen fixture



Dec. 24 1929. Q 1, ROBERGE I 1,740,960

- I WINDOW SCREEN FIXTURE Filed July 30, 1926 1 at? Z @gm'i PatentedDec. 24, 1929 ISRAEL ROIBERGE, OF PAWTUOKET, RHODE ISLAND WINDOW-SCREENFIXTURE Application filed July 30, 1926. Serial No. 126,018.

This invention relates to improvements in window screens, and hasparticular reference to the detachable guides for holding householdscreens in place.

The primary object of this invention is to provide a detachable guidefor windows and window screens and which will allow the screens to bereadily and easily removed from the window frame.

A further object of this invention is to provide a device of the abovementioned character adapted to fit the side jambs of an ordinary windowframe.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a device of theabove mentioned character, which may be removed during the wintermonths, from the window frame, without leaving screw or nail holes.

A still further object of this invention, is to provide a device of theabove mentioned character which is easy in operation and constructionand is composed of comparatively few parts.

lVit-h the above and other objects in view which will appear as thenature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in thenovel form, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fullydescribed, shown in the accompanying drawing and claimed.

In the drawing wherein like reference characters indicate correspondingparts throughout the several views,

Figure 1 is a vertical plan view of the invention showing the windowscreen guides and window screens in their assembled position;

Figure 2 is a cross sectional view taken on line 22 of Figure 1, showingthe manner in which the window screen is positioned in relation to thewindows and window panes;

Figure 3 is a vertical fragmentary view of the inside of the windowframe showing the window screen guide in its operative position;

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 41 of Figure 1looking down on the window screen and the side window screen guides;

Figure 5 is a vertical perspective of the channel guide for guiding andsupporting the window screen when in its operative position; and

Figure 6 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 66 of Figure 5,showing the manner in which the web portions of the channel irons arerivetedtogether.

Referring more in detail to the accompanying drawing, there isillustrated an ordinary rectangular window frame having vertical sidemembers 10 connected at their top and bottom ends by the cross framemembers 11 and 12. Upper and lower window panes 13 and 1 1, of the wellknown construction are mounted within the window frames 15 and 16, whichare rectangular in shape. The rectangular window frames 15 and 16 arereciprocably movable in the window guide grooves formed by the oppositevertical ribs 17, formed integral with the window frame 10. i A verticaljamb of a larger rectangular shape is designated by the numeral 18 andis also formed integral with the window frame vertical members 10, whichforms the other rib of the groove for the upper window sash frame 15.

All of the above described structure is old in the art and is merelyshown to set forth the merits and principles of the invent-ion.

Positioned in close proximity to and overlying the vertical j aInb 18,are a pair of angle irons including web portions 19 and lateral angleportions 20. The web portions 19, of the angle irons are placed in ajuxtaposition, with the angle portions 20 extending in oppositedirections. Rivets 20 are employed for holding the web portions 19, ofthe angle irons in juxtaposed position, and one of the rivets is adaptedto pass through a leaf spring 22 having an angle portion 23 which liesflushed with the web portion 19 of the channel iron. The angle portions20 of the angle or channel irons form lateral guides for the leaf spring22, to hold the same against lateral displacement.

It will be noted that each of the channel irons 19 are duplicates andthat the leaf spring 22 is fastened to the channel iron 19 at theuppermost portion, so that the edge of the window frame will not jam andbind against the loose end of the leaf spring 22, when the window screenis being lowered. to its operative position. A pair of the channel ironsas shown in Figure 6 are positioned on each side of the window frame andon the vertical jamb 18, with the leaf springs facing each other.

After the channel irons have been placed upon the vertically extendingjambs 18, the window screen 24 including the rectangular frame 25, ispositioned and lowered into the same. i

It is to be understood, that the opposite channel irons are duplicatesand that one is placed on one jamb 18 of the window frame and anotherchannel iron is positioned on the other opposing jamb 18 of the windowframe. While there is herein shown and described the preferredembodiment of the invention, it is nevertheless to be understood thatminor changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit andscope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is 1. A window screen retainer and guide, consisting ofa channel iron structure of substantially I-form in cross-section, andcomposed of two flanged members with web portions united together, onemember being adapted to embrace the jamb of a window frame and the othermember adapted to form a retainer and guide for a slidable Windowscreen.

2. A window screen retainer and guide consisting of a channel ironstructure of I-shape in cross-sections, comprising a web and flanges,with opposing longitudinal channels, adapted respectively to embrace awindow'jamb, and a sliding screen.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ISRAEL ROBERGE.

